Fractions


Multiplying Fractions with a Whole Number

When Fractions and Whole Numbers are Multiplied, the Whole Numbers must be changed to an Improper Fraction.

Multiply the Numerators and then Multiply the Denominators.






2

*
2
5




Change the Whole Number to an Improper Fraction.



2
1

*
2
5



Multiply the Numerators.

Then multiply the Denominators.



2
1
*
*
2
5

=
4
5






If the resulting Proper Fraction can be reduced, then do so.





3

*
2
9



3
1
*
*
2
9

=
6
9



6
9

=
2
3






If the answer results in an Improper Fraction, then change to a Mixed Number.





2

*
4
5



2
1
*
*
4
5

=
8
5



8
5

=

1
3
5





RULE

Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers

Change the Whole Number to an Improper Fraction.

Multiply the Numerators to find the Numerator of the answer.

Multiply the Denominators to find the Denominator of the answer.

If the Proper Fraction can be Reduced, then do so.

If the answer results in an Improper Fraction, then change to a Mixed Number.